Unison wins regional accolade

The accolade came at the first of a new regional awards competition, organised by the International Business Forum event. The award - sponsored by Business Link - recognises Unison's work in helping metal fabricators to improve manufacturing techniques and know-how, by means of tours of manufacturing facilities. Unison has just completed its second event in a series of these tours that allow manufacturers to see how other metalworking professionals approach the tube bending task, and exploit the capabilities of CNC bending machinery. Unison is also a pioneer of 'all electric' machinery . Commenting on the award, Unison's managing director Alan Pickering (right) said: "Software-based control of tube bending process can be employed very flexibly, and the educationally-oriented relationships that we are developing with users is proving to be an excellent tool - allowing engineers to learn from colleagues in other metalworking sectors, while also giving Unison a unique insight into the challenges faced by its customers - to the extent that we are identifying improved machining techniques and concepts." Unison was also the runner-up in the 'Exporter of The Year' awards category, sponsored by Leeds Business School, in recognition of its international effort, which sees the company shipping, typically, more than 60% of its output. Unison is currently planning a number of tours in 2010, starting in January; to enrol, visit www.unisonltd.com/tour.html Picture: Unison's managing director Alan Pickering (right) receiving the IBF award for Most Enterprising Company of the Year from John Fox of Business Link.